Parkinson's Care in Bolivar, MO: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Bolivar, MO: the local picture

26%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Polk County)

13%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.4% in Polk County)

2,283

residents 65 or older (20% of Bolivar)

8

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bolivar ZIP codes in their service area

560 Bolivar residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26%; 20% in Polk County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

284 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (13%).

Medicare lists 8 home health agencies serving Bolivar ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Bolivar compared with Polk County and Missouri

Census figure	Bolivar	Polk County	Missouri
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	26%	20%	21%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	13%	7.4%	8.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.9%	5.3%	6.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.3%	6.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,158	$40,120	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Buffalo, MO	18 mi	454	42%
Willard, MO	22 mi	667	20%
Strafford, MO	29 mi	281	21%
Springfield, MO	29 mi	27,514	23%
Republic, MO	30 mi	3,124	21%
Marshfield, MO	33 mi	1,492	18%

Home health agencies serving Bolivar

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Centerwell Home Health	Rolla, MO	94 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(573) 341-3456
Phoenix Home Care And Hospice	Springfield, MO	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(417) 881-7442
Amedisys Home Health Of Missouri	Springfield, MO	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(417) 877-7474
Phoenix Home Care	Independence, MO	113 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(816) 373-7442
Vitalcaring Group	Springfield, MO	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 883-1648
Integrity Home Care + Hospice	Springfield, MO	32 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(417) 889-9773

Nursing homes near Bolivar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility	Bolivar, MO	0.7 mi	2 of 5	111	(417) 326-7648
Parkview Health Care Facility	Bolivar, MO	1.1 mi	4 of 5	78	(417) 326-3000
Big Spring Care Center For Rehab And Healthcare	Humansville, MO	15 mi	1 of 5	60	(417) 754-8711

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Bolivar

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer Directed Services in Missouri: how a relative becomes a paid caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Bolivar: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Bolivar?

At the Missouri median aide wage of $15.90 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,378 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,180 monthly median income of Bolivar households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Missouri's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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